In pursuit of a longer manhood, many men engage in a process known as member stretching. While the question of whether member stretching actually has a permanent effect on manhood size may be debated, there’s no question a man should approach such treatments with care in order to maintain his male organ health. Some men have reported instances of manhood injury from stretching activities, so engaging in these activities with appropriate caution is good common sense.

Member stretching?

What exactly is member stretching? It’s not at all the kind of stretching that occurs when the member goes from its soft to its hard state. Instead, member stretching refers to manipulating the soft member to stretch it out with the goal of altering the manhood physicality in a way which results in greater length of the organ.

To achieve this, there are generally three methods of member stretching that can be employed:

• Manual. Although this may seem similar to self-pleasuring (and often does, in fact, lead to self-pleasuring), manual member stretching is intended to be non-exciting. Essentially, it involves grasping the soft (or mostly soft) manhood just below the head and pulling it in a nice stretch. The idea is to give it a good stretch that can be felt, but not one so severe that it causes actual pain. Hold it in the stretched position for about 30 seconds, then release. Repeat for at least 5 minutes.

• Extender. A male organ extender essentially puts the member in traction. Some of the devices attach over the length of the whole manhood, getting fixed in place at the base. A clamp is placed just below the head, and then the clamp is pulled to the end of the device, stretching the member. In other instances, the clamp may attach instead to a stretchy cord which wraps around a leg, providing the stretch in that fashion. Extenders are worn for an extended period of time.

• Weights. The third method involves attaching weights to a cord and attaching the other end of the cord just below the head. The weights stretch the manhood down. As with extenders, weights are typically worn for an extended period of time.

Men who engage in member stretching should always make sure the member is warmed up and properly flexible before starting any of the above methods.

Manhood injury

As with any exercise routine, there is always the possibility of inadvertent harm. But men tend to be especially wary of manhood injury, as they worry about anything which could interfere with their favorite organ and its functionality. Fortunately, “breaking” the member is probably very rare in member stretching, as most “fracturing” occurs when the organ is tumescent and stretching is intended for a soft member. However, there still can be a manhood injury, such as soreness, a broken blood vessel (due to over-exertion), cuts or bruises, torn tissue, or torn ligaments. Most of these can be treated with rest and pampering, but torn tissue or ligaments should be seen to by a doctor.

Minor manhood injury, such as soreness, from member stretching or other over-exertions of the manhood typically respond well to the regular application of a superior male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Soothing, well-moisturized skin helps soreness heal – and also helps the skin be more amenable to stretching in the first place. So select a crème with both a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E). For extra benefits and to further help keep skin supple, choose a crème that also includes a potent antioxidant, such as alpha lipoic acid. This helps fight the free radicals that, left unchecked, can create oxidative damage to sensitive manhood skin.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving male member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.